Premna microphylla
Also Known As
- Gumira japonica
- Gumira microphylla
- Premna formosana
- Premna japonica
- Premna microphylla japonica
- Premna microphylla var. japonica
- Japanese
- Japanese Neem
- Musk Maple
- Neem Tree
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 10'
- W: 10'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Premna microphylla plant details
Premna microphylla is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Premna microphylla
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: bonsai, musk-scented, rare
GROWING CONDITIONS for Premna microphylla
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Small leaves with wavy margins are furry when young and unusually scented on this uncommon, small, much-branched shrub; small dark-purple fruits. S-PSh/M
By: Forestfarm
Deciduous shrub trained to a central leader - shaped like a small tree. Opposite leaves are very variable in shape, pretty and shiny. Very Musky smell keeps deer at bay. This is one of very few trees that are this small. Quite handsome. Needless to say, extremely rare! "Huangmao douhucai" in Chinese Medicine. We have had this in our Zone 6B garden for 10 years. How much more cold hardy than that we don't know. Great for Bonsai. Note this is known as Japanese Neem tree, not Indian Neem Tree which is a totally different plant and it's really native to China but introduced into Japan where it was found.
By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery
Gardening facts about Premna microphylla plant
How to Grow Premna microphylla
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
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